XCR (86) 28

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Proposal

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To implement this

proposed

borrow

area, it is necessary to resume two private lots comprising 2,144.8 square metres (23,087 square feet) of agricultural land. The general location of the land to be resumed is shown coloured orange on the Identification Plan, No. TWIM93, annexed. The Director of Lands is satisfied that the private land involved is the minimum necessary to implement this project.

Compensation and clearance

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As this resumption involves private land within the Tsing Yi Outline Zoning Plan area,

Plan area, the land owner concerned will be offered cash compensation at the New Town Development Area rate in accordance with the terms approved when Members considered memorandum XCC(85)154.

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will involve

both private and abandoned,

The clearance Government land. There is only one,

temporary structure within the clearance limit. No rehousing commitment will therefore be involved.

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Ex-gratia allowance will be paid for the loss of pine trees, fruit trees, graves and bone pots. 'Tun Fu' ceremonial fees will also be paid, if necessary.

Financial implications

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Total

and compensation

ex-gratia allowance for resumption and clearance is estimated at $1.9 million and made up as follows -

(a)

(b)

Compensation for resumption of private land is estimated at $1.11 million. Funds are available from the Capital Works Reserve Fund and are included in the 1986-87 allocation for Head 701 Land Acquisition;

and

compensation for clearance is estimated at $0.79 million. Funds are available under Head 91 clearance and maintenance of Crown Land.

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